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ESS Project Manager - Federal Division - Huntsville, AL

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Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Job Description

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Job Description

We are seeking a ESS Project Manager for our federal team based out of our Huntsville, AL. This role is primarily responsible for managing a portfolio of electronic and integrated security system projects (access controls, intrusion detection, video management systems, etc.) for projects at various U.S. military and other federal government sites.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Location: Huntsville, AL

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

Paid Time Off: 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays (6.5 weeks in total)

Travel Required: Around 50%

As a ESS Project Manager, You Will:

Serve as a primary leader for execution on assigned projects. Develop project schedules and executes according to plan.

Manage the selection, scope of work, procurement, quality and payment of project materials, vendors and subcontractors

Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts

Ensures that assigned projects are done accurately, on time, billed within budget and within scope of the contract.

Adheres to and ensures project personnel and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards, internal policies, and requirements regarding health and safety.

Understand project and contract scopes; actively pursues growth opportunities that will help the customer achieve desired outcomes

Ensures Technicians, subcontractors and other site personnel complete assigned work per established standards, and thoroughly communicate the services performed and completion criteria to customers

Complete timely and accurate project billing to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow

Analyze financial reporting and project schedule to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues and financial status to leadership as required

Provide periodic project status updates, and monthly revenue, cost, and gross margin forecasts

Manage risk, establish project recovery plans, and resolve disputes to minimize escalation

Ensure project document controls and deliverables comply with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards

Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned

Coordinates customer-training requirements

Responsible for the management of the Quality Control functions, including the coordination, supervision and documentation of inspection and testing services for the project(s) assigned

Responsible for assuring that the quality of the work meets or exceeds the project’s contractual requirements and maintains the standard of excellence established by the customer.

Works with customer(s) to address and mitigate deficiencies in quality of service, contract scope of work, warranty items, or other related issues

Manages quality control inspection program to ensure compliance with performance work statement (PWS)

Participates in the review of design, installation and documentation to ensure that the design and customer’s requirements are met on assigned corrective work orders

Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality control activities and provides recommended process improvements to management to drive efficiencies

Resolves client problems and/or conflicts as it pertains to quality and maintains open communication with the client including providing regular written and oral reports to ensure satisfaction

Provide updates and reports for review and submission to the customer

Complies with all company policies and procedures and adheres to company standards

Performs Other Duties As Required

Auto req ID

469247BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Project Management

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Qualifications:

Three (3) or more years of direct project management experience in the building construction or facilities maintenance industry

Technical competency and experience working with commercial or industrial Electronic Security Systems (EES) to include evaluation of contractual scope, specification interruption, change order management, basic design, and installation standards

Experience managing project financials (P&L management experience)

Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as needed. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing large projects (in excess of $1 million)

Experience working with SCIF environments

Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems. Proficiency with Microsoft Project preferred.

Experience managing multiple trades and subcontractors

The ability to obtain and maintain a Construction Quality Management (CQM)

Preferred Education

PgMP, PMI or PMP certification strongly preferred

Industry Electronic/Integrated Security System certification, licenses, and/or training (Softwarehouse C-cure 9000, Lenel, Bosch BVMS, Genetec, Mercury Hardware Vindicator, etc)

City*

Huntsville

State*

Alabama

Job Code

Project Management

Affiliate Sponsor

Johnson Controls

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